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Episode 590
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Episode 590 was broadcast on 15 June 1987, and was the third quarter-final of Series 12.
Matthew Francis played Vivien Crabb, with Matthew Francis winning 62 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was Steve Jones, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Matthew Francis | Score | Vivien Crabb | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NOPNRIOLM | MORON | 5 – 5 | ONION | MORION* | 6 |
| 2 | NSERHAPSU | SHARPENS | 13 – 13 | SHARPENS | 14 | |
| 3 | ZROTDNEAT | ROTATED | 20 – 13 | ROTTEN | ATTORNED* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 100 4 8 5 6 → 998 | 997 | 20 – 23 | 998
8 × 5 × 25 − (6 − 4) |
|
32 |
| 5 | LFEOTNAID | DEFLATION | 38 – 41 | DEFLATION | DEFOLIANT* | 50 |
| 6 | BSUTWRGHA | wraths ☓ | 38 – 46 | BRUSH | WASHTUB* | 57 |
| 7 | SLOITSEDN | ENLISTS | 45 – 53 | ENLISTS | ENTISOLS*, SOLIDEST* | 65 |
| 8 | 7 6 4 3 7 1 → 185 | 184
(7 × 6 + 4) × (3 + 1) |
52 – 53 | 187 |
CV: 185 = (7 × 7 − 3) × 4 − 1 |
75 |
| 9 | aefkmorrw* | FRAMEWORK
(1 second) |
62 – 53 | 85 |
